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Petroleum Engineer

Plans, develops and directs the engineering work in drilling, production and formation evaluation to achieve optimal exploration, development and extraction of oil and gas resources.

Skills assessment authority
Engineers Australia
Occupation lists

MLTSSL · CSOL

Visas for Petroleum Engineer

Skilled Independent (189)Skilled Nominated (190)Skilled Work Regional (491)Skills in Demand (482)Employer Nomination (186)Skilled Employer Regional (494)

Main tasks

  • Plans, researches, designs and provides advice on engineering operations for the exploration, location and extraction of oil and gas
  • Conducts studies to determine potential locations for drillings
  • Uses computer models to determine ideal recovery processes, and simulate and predict reserve performance
  • Analyses reservoir rock and fluid data to design optimum methods of controlling the flow of oil or gas from wells
  • Monitors the evaluation of wells, well testing and well surveys

Specialisations

Drilling Engineer (Petroleum)Reservoir EngineerSubsea Engineer (Oil and Gas)

Registration & licensing

Registration or licensing may be required.

State nomination

7 state(s) nominate Petroleum Engineer for the 190 / 491 visa. See the details by state:

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